🌱Recognizing Growth. Celebrating Success. 🚀
#BedfordCountySchools is proud to recognize our 2024–25 educators and schools who have achieved outstanding #student growth and success! 👏
🌟#Congratulations to our TVAAS & TNReady Level 5 and Level 4 Growth Teachers, our Kindergarten & Pre-K Portfolio Teachers and the schools that achieved Level 5 growth!
Your dedication, passion and creativity make a lasting impact, helping #students grow, achieve and reach new heights every day. 🌱We’re proud to celebrate your excellence in teaching and the difference you make across our district!
#GrowthMindset #ExcellenceInEducation #InspiringEducators #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
#BedfordCountySchools is proud to recognize our 2024–25 educators and schools who have achieved outstanding #student growth and success! 👏
🌟#Congratulations to our TVAAS & TNReady Level 5 and Level 4 Growth Teachers, our Kindergarten & Pre-K Portfolio Teachers and the schools that achieved Level 5 growth!
Your dedication, passion and creativity make a lasting impact, helping #students grow, achieve and reach new heights every day. 🌱We’re proud to celebrate your excellence in teaching and the difference you make across our district!
#GrowthMindset #ExcellenceInEducation #InspiringEducators #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Don’t let the flu slow you down! Get a free Flu Shot TODAY!
#BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community TODAY, October 21, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Harris Middle School.
No appointment is needed! It's quick, easy and FREE!
Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season! Stay healthy this season — see you there!
For more information about the flu vaccine visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/FightTheFlu/
#FightFluTN #FightFlu25 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
💛 Empowering Creativity in the Classroom! 💛
Thanks to the success of last May’s Connected Community 5K, the Shelbyville-Bedford Community Foundation has awarded $20,500 to fund 18 amazing classroom projects across 9 of our schools!
This is the third year of teacher grants, supporting creative learning experiences that go beyond the classroom budget — and the amount of funding has tripled in just three years!
👏 We are so proud of our teachers whose dedication and creativity are bringing these projects to life. Thank you to our community for making this possible! 💛
#TeacherGrants #InnovationInEducation #ConnectedCommunity5K #Grateful #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
Thanks to the success of last May’s Connected Community 5K, the Shelbyville-Bedford Community Foundation has awarded $20,500 to fund 18 amazing classroom projects across 9 of our schools!
This is the third year of teacher grants, supporting creative learning experiences that go beyond the classroom budget — and the amount of funding has tripled in just three years!
👏 We are so proud of our teachers whose dedication and creativity are bringing these projects to life. Thank you to our community for making this possible! 💛
#TeacherGrants #InnovationInEducation #ConnectedCommunity5K #Grateful #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🚗✈️Travel Planning Made Easier!✈️🚗
🗺️📍Make every school break count!✨ Our guide shows all the longer breaks throughout the year, so you can plan trips without missing important school days.🌟
Whether you’re planning a quick getaway 🌄 or a longer adventure 🏖️, now it’s easier than ever to schedule trips without missing important school days! Take advantage of these opportunities to relax, explore and make memories! ✨
📅📌Check it out and start planning your next adventure today!
#SchoolBreaks #TravelPlanning #MakeMemories #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #BedfordCountySchools
🗺️📍Make every school break count!✨ Our guide shows all the longer breaks throughout the year, so you can plan trips without missing important school days.🌟
Whether you’re planning a quick getaway 🌄 or a longer adventure 🏖️, now it’s easier than ever to schedule trips without missing important school days! Take advantage of these opportunities to relax, explore and make memories! ✨
📅📌Check it out and start planning your next adventure today!
#SchoolBreaks #TravelPlanning #MakeMemories #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #BedfordCountySchools
🍽🥗432,000 meals served — and counting! 🥗🍽
Behind every great day of learning is a great meal — and at the heart of that work are the incredible School Nutrition Professionals across #BedfordCountySchools. ❤️
Since the start of school in August, these dedicated teams have served more than 432,000 meals to #students! That’s 432,000 opportunities to fuel minds, support growth and show care for students each and every day. 🍎💪
From early mornings in the kitchen to the smiles shared in every cafeteria line, School Nutrition Professionals go above and beyond to make sure every child is nourished and ready to learn. Their hard work, creativity and commitment to #student well-being make a difference that extends far beyond the lunchroom.
#FuelingTheFuture #ServingWithHeart #ThankYou #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud
Behind every great day of learning is a great meal — and at the heart of that work are the incredible School Nutrition Professionals across #BedfordCountySchools. ❤️
Since the start of school in August, these dedicated teams have served more than 432,000 meals to #students! That’s 432,000 opportunities to fuel minds, support growth and show care for students each and every day. 🍎💪
From early mornings in the kitchen to the smiles shared in every cafeteria line, School Nutrition Professionals go above and beyond to make sure every child is nourished and ready to learn. Their hard work, creativity and commitment to #student well-being make a difference that extends far beyond the lunchroom.
#FuelingTheFuture #ServingWithHeart #ThankYou #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud
📢 Weekly Resource Guide 📢
Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.
🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!
👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.
#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.
🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!
👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.
#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
➕➖✨ Family Math Night Fun! ✨🟰
Families recently came together for an exciting evening of problem-solving, scavenger hunts and smiles at #LearningWayElementarySchool's Family Math Night at #PigglyWiggly! #Students explored math activities around the store, completed grade-level scavenger hunts and turned in their papers for a chance to win awesome prizes and a gift basket! 🎁
We want to send a big #ThankYou to all our families who joined in the fun — we loved seeing so many bright minds at work and families learning together! 💙
#FamilyMathNight #WeLoveLearning #MathIsEverywhere #DoItTheLearningWay #BedfordCountySchools
Families recently came together for an exciting evening of problem-solving, scavenger hunts and smiles at #LearningWayElementarySchool's Family Math Night at #PigglyWiggly! #Students explored math activities around the store, completed grade-level scavenger hunts and turned in their papers for a chance to win awesome prizes and a gift basket! 🎁
We want to send a big #ThankYou to all our families who joined in the fun — we loved seeing so many bright minds at work and families learning together! 💙
#FamilyMathNight #WeLoveLearning #MathIsEverywhere #DoItTheLearningWay #BedfordCountySchools
✨ It’s On! Lights On After School! ✨
The #BedfordCountySchools LEAPs extended learning programs at #EakinElementarySchool, #LearningWayElementarySchool, #EastSideElementarySchool and #CommunityHighSchool are celebrating #LightsOnAfterschool on Thursday, October 23, 2025, right during Parent Teacher Conferences!🗓️
💡Come stop by and meet your program’s site director to learn more about all the exciting ways LEAPs keeps kids safe, learning and thriving.
Afterschool programs like LEAPs make a real difference every day🌟—helping children explore, grow and prepare for a bright future while supporting working families.🌈 On October 23, we’re joining thousands of programs nationwide🌎 to show how we’re keeping the lights on for #students everywhere! 💡
Let’s shine a light on the programs that help our kids, families and communities thrive!💪
📞 Questions? Contact Tiffany Swain, LEAPs Project Director, at the Board of Education.
#TogetherWeLearnWithLEAPs #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
The #BedfordCountySchools LEAPs extended learning programs at #EakinElementarySchool, #LearningWayElementarySchool, #EastSideElementarySchool and #CommunityHighSchool are celebrating #LightsOnAfterschool on Thursday, October 23, 2025, right during Parent Teacher Conferences!🗓️
💡Come stop by and meet your program’s site director to learn more about all the exciting ways LEAPs keeps kids safe, learning and thriving.
Afterschool programs like LEAPs make a real difference every day🌟—helping children explore, grow and prepare for a bright future while supporting working families.🌈 On October 23, we’re joining thousands of programs nationwide🌎 to show how we’re keeping the lights on for #students everywhere! 💡
Let’s shine a light on the programs that help our kids, families and communities thrive!💪
📞 Questions? Contact Tiffany Swain, LEAPs Project Director, at the Board of Education.
#TogetherWeLearnWithLEAPs #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Parent University session at #HarrisMiddleSchool! 👏 Families learned valuable information about sexting 📱 and vaping 🚭—two important topics for keeping our #students safe and informed.
📌📆Mark your calendars!
Our next session, “The Healthy Student,” 🩹🍎 will focus on practical ways families can help students stay safe and healthy. 💪 This hands-on workshop is a great opportunity to learn important skills you can use every day. ✅
#ParentUniversity #HealthyStudents #Learning #BCSParents #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
📌📆Mark your calendars!
Our next session, “The Healthy Student,” 🩹🍎 will focus on practical ways families can help students stay safe and healthy. 💪 This hands-on workshop is a great opportunity to learn important skills you can use every day. ✅
#ParentUniversity #HealthyStudents #Learning #BCSParents #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
📢 Weekly Resource Guide 📢
Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.
🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!
👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.
#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.
🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!
👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.
#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Today’s Future Leaders in Action! 🌟
Our 7th and 8th graders from across the district came together today at the Bedford County Agriculture Center for an inspiring Middle School Career Fair! 🎓✨
#Students explored a variety of career paths, discovered new passions and learned essential skills for their future. From hands-on experiences to engaging conversations with professionals, it was all about career exploration and career readiness. 💼🚀
We’re proud to support our young learners as they take the first steps toward their dreams!🌍💡
#FutureReady #CareerExploration #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #DreamBig #ICanIWill #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Our 7th and 8th graders from across the district came together today at the Bedford County Agriculture Center for an inspiring Middle School Career Fair! 🎓✨
#Students explored a variety of career paths, discovered new passions and learned essential skills for their future. From hands-on experiences to engaging conversations with professionals, it was all about career exploration and career readiness. 💼🚀
We’re proud to support our young learners as they take the first steps toward their dreams!🌍💡
#FutureReady #CareerExploration #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #DreamBig #ICanIWill #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🌟🌮Spirit Day Alert!🌮🌟
Get ready to show your school spirit, #BCSFamilies! 🎉 DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill is teaming up with each of our 16 amazing schools to host Spirit Days for #students, parents, grandparents and teachers! 🌮❤️
Let's come together for great food, great fun and great support for our schools! 🍽️
➡Please see graphic for more information and to find your school's date, or visit https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/HowToGiveBackToMySchool/.
#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools
Get ready to show your school spirit, #BCSFamilies! 🎉 DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill is teaming up with each of our 16 amazing schools to host Spirit Days for #students, parents, grandparents and teachers! 🌮❤️
Let's come together for great food, great fun and great support for our schools! 🍽️
➡Please see graphic for more information and to find your school's date, or visit https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/HowToGiveBackToMySchool/.
#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools
🎙️ A huge #ThankYou to our friends at #WLIJ Radio for hosting #BedfordCountySchools today! We had a great time sharing about two exciting upcoming events that help prepare our students for their futures:
💼 Middle School Career Fair – October 9
All 7th and 8th graders will explore a variety of career paths and opportunities!
💰 Game of Life - Live Simulation – November 19
All 11th graders will experience real-world financial literacy lessons in this hands-on event!
We’re grateful for our community’s support in helping students connect classroom learning to future success.
📣 Businesses and community partners: If you’d like to get involved, please reach out to
👉 Mr. Sam Blevins at Shelbyville Central High School,
👉 Mrs. Carol Garrette at the BCS Central Office, or
👉 Mrs. Kayley Pierce at Community High School.
#BCSConnects #CareerReady #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityPartners
💼 Middle School Career Fair – October 9
All 7th and 8th graders will explore a variety of career paths and opportunities!
💰 Game of Life - Live Simulation – November 19
All 11th graders will experience real-world financial literacy lessons in this hands-on event!
We’re grateful for our community’s support in helping students connect classroom learning to future success.
📣 Businesses and community partners: If you’d like to get involved, please reach out to
👉 Mr. Sam Blevins at Shelbyville Central High School,
👉 Mrs. Carol Garrette at the BCS Central Office, or
👉 Mrs. Kayley Pierce at Community High School.
#BCSConnects #CareerReady #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityPartners
#IfYouSeeSomethingSaySomething is a national campaign to raise public awareness on how to report suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. 💙
Your attention and action can make all the difference. Whether it's something that seems unusual or a situation that just feels wrong — speak up. 💪
Let’s be the eyes and ears of our community. #Together, we keep each other safe. 💚
#SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay #BedfordCountySchools
Your attention and action can make all the difference. Whether it's something that seems unusual or a situation that just feels wrong — speak up. 💪
Let’s be the eyes and ears of our community. #Together, we keep each other safe. 💚
#SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay #BedfordCountySchools
❤️🧥Help Kids Stay Warm This Winter: 3rd Annual Coat Drive by New Vision Baptist Church Partnering with Bedford County Schools!🧥❤️
Cold weather is coming, and children across Bedford County could use our help! From September 1 – October 10, coats of all sizes—Youth XS to Adult 3X—are being collected to help keep kids warm this winter.
📌Please see the graphic for how to donate or call 931-619-8589 for more information. #ThankYou to #CommunityHighSchool alumna Haley Mitchell for organizing this effort!
Let’s come together and make a difference—every coat helps! 🫶
#CommunityInvolvement #CommunitySupport #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
Cold weather is coming, and children across Bedford County could use our help! From September 1 – October 10, coats of all sizes—Youth XS to Adult 3X—are being collected to help keep kids warm this winter.
📌Please see the graphic for how to donate or call 931-619-8589 for more information. #ThankYou to #CommunityHighSchool alumna Haley Mitchell for organizing this effort!
Let’s come together and make a difference—every coat helps! 🫶
#CommunityInvolvement #CommunitySupport #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
📢🦠Don’t let the flu slow you down!🦠📢
📌Mark your calendars — #BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community. Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season!
📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Harris Middle School
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick, easy, and FREE
Stay healthy this season — see you there!
➡For more information about the flu vaccine visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/FightTheFlu/
#FightFluTN #FightFlu25 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) public school funding formula marks a significant change in how Tennessee invests in public education. As part of TISA, T.C.A. § 49-3-112 requires each school district to submit an annual accountability report to #TDOE. Each district's TISA accountability report is required to be presented to the public for review & comment before the report is submitted to TDOE. To read #BedfordCountySchools’ Accountability Report & to provide a comment on our goals, recommended outcomes & action steps, visit:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/RequestForFeedback/
#Education #PublicFeedback #TDOE #BedfordCountySchools
🚨 Fire & Safety Day is coming to Wartrace! 🚨
On October 11th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Jernigan Field in Wartrace, the community can learn important fire and child safety information.
Highlights include:
🚁 Life Flight helicopter (weather permitting)
🚗 Free car seat checks by the Tennessee Highway Patrol
🔥 Fire safety tips from the Wartrace Volunteer Fire Department
👮♂️ Child safety tips from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department
🎁 Car seat raffle
This event is a valuable opportunity for families to learn about keeping children safe, preventing accidents and preparing for emergencies. Attendees can gather tips and information that make a real difference at home, in the car and throughout the community.
#FireAndSafetyDay #CommunitySafety #LifeFlight #CarSeatCheck #SafetyFirst #BedfordCountySchools
On October 11th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Jernigan Field in Wartrace, the community can learn important fire and child safety information.
Highlights include:
🚁 Life Flight helicopter (weather permitting)
🚗 Free car seat checks by the Tennessee Highway Patrol
🔥 Fire safety tips from the Wartrace Volunteer Fire Department
👮♂️ Child safety tips from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department
🎁 Car seat raffle
This event is a valuable opportunity for families to learn about keeping children safe, preventing accidents and preparing for emergencies. Attendees can gather tips and information that make a real difference at home, in the car and throughout the community.
#FireAndSafetyDay #CommunitySafety #LifeFlight #CarSeatCheck #SafetyFirst #BedfordCountySchools
👟🫶 Supporting Our Students, One Step at a Time!🫶 👟
We are incredibly grateful to Soles4Souls for their generous donation of shoes to #students in #BedfordCountySchools who need them. Your kindness is not just about footwear—it’s about giving our students confidence, comfort and the opportunity to walk into their school days ready to succeed.
#ThankYou for helping us step forward together. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of our students every single day!❤️🙌
#CommunitySupport #Generous #CommunityPartners #BedfordProud #WeAreBCS
We are incredibly grateful to Soles4Souls for their generous donation of shoes to #students in #BedfordCountySchools who need them. Your kindness is not just about footwear—it’s about giving our students confidence, comfort and the opportunity to walk into their school days ready to succeed.
#ThankYou for helping us step forward together. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of our students every single day!❤️🙌
#CommunitySupport #Generous #CommunityPartners #BedfordProud #WeAreBCS
🌟✨Celebrating Community & Mentorship!✨🌟
Recently, our #students were treated to an unforgettable experience thanks to Cooper Steel and their incredible Twelve12 Legacy program.
Through this program, high school students mentor elementary students, focusing on academic growth, character development and the values of hard work, kindness and integrity — making a real difference in our community. 🤝🌟
To celebrate, Cooper Steel hosted a generous luncheon sponsored by Rowdy Ranch for our high school students 🍽️ and welcomed the inspiring Inky Johnson to share his powerful message with our students. As Inky stated, "I always had people in my life who saw things in me I didn’t see in myself." 💫
The Twelve12 Legacy program gives students that same opportunity — to see their own potential and believe in themselves. 🌟Moments like this leave everyone full of motivation, encouragement and connection that lasts a lifetime.
We want to send a huge #ThankYou to Cooper Steel! 💛 Your dedication to supporting and uplifting our students is truly creating a full-circle impact that will last for generations to come. 🌍✨
#Twelve12Legacy #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Inspiration #Gratitude #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
Recently, our #students were treated to an unforgettable experience thanks to Cooper Steel and their incredible Twelve12 Legacy program.
Through this program, high school students mentor elementary students, focusing on academic growth, character development and the values of hard work, kindness and integrity — making a real difference in our community. 🤝🌟
To celebrate, Cooper Steel hosted a generous luncheon sponsored by Rowdy Ranch for our high school students 🍽️ and welcomed the inspiring Inky Johnson to share his powerful message with our students. As Inky stated, "I always had people in my life who saw things in me I didn’t see in myself." 💫
The Twelve12 Legacy program gives students that same opportunity — to see their own potential and believe in themselves. 🌟Moments like this leave everyone full of motivation, encouragement and connection that lasts a lifetime.
We want to send a huge #ThankYou to Cooper Steel! 💛 Your dedication to supporting and uplifting our students is truly creating a full-circle impact that will last for generations to come. 🌍✨
#Twelve12Legacy #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Inspiration #Gratitude #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
